AFMC News

Sept. 8, 2020
Exercise SENTRY REX: More robust than ever

Joint-service exercise, SENTRY REX 20-3, was back for its third iteration August 23-28, and was more robust than ever.The exercise, hosted by the 552nd Air Control Wing, specialized on Combat Search and Rescue mission integration.Units and assets involved in the exercise included E-3 Sentry Airborne
Sept. 8, 2020
Air Force, NAS intern programs team up

Department of Defense and contractor employees work together day in, day out at Arnold Air Force Base to fulfill the mission of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), headquartered at Arnold AFB. This year, that cooperation was extended to the internship programs run by DOD and National
Sept. 8, 2020
Local COVID-19 trend analysis tool developed, provides significant time savings

As the Arnold Engineering Development Complex team worked to understand the impact of COVID-19 to Arnold Air Force Base and the geographically separated units, data analysis was, and continues to be, a daily task.Trend analysis charts were developed, but updating the data inputs was a timely
Sept. 8, 2020
Department of the Air Force delegates approval authority for nonchargeable emergency leave of absence

Unit commanders or civilian directors may now grant an emergency leave of absence for qualifying emergencies, including the death or serious medical condition of an immediate family member, or any other hardship the commander or director determines appropriate.
Sept. 4, 2020
Digital Campaign virtual industry event slated for Sept. 21

The event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams Live Event from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET and will be hosted by Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, and Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., commander of Air Force Materiel Command.
Sept. 4, 2020
Morris takes AFLCMC command

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – Lt. Gen. Shaun Q. Morris took command of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center from Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry on Sept. 3 in a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander,
Sept. 4, 2020
AQIC receives official designation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – The Acquisition Instructor Course (AQIC) has been officially designated as Detachment 2, Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command as of Sept. 3, 2020. The order marks a major milestone in the evolution of AQIC on its path to become the conduit for Air Force and
Sept. 3, 2020
Advanced Battle Management System field test brings Joint Force together across all domains during second onramp

In the latest exercise, known as an “onramp,” operators used ABMS to detect and defeat efforts to disrupt U.S. operations in space in addition to countering attacks against the U.S. homeland, including shooting down a cruise missile “surrogate” with a hypervelocity weapon.
Sept. 3, 2020
How the Air Force is making it easier for aircraft maintainers to see at night

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Good quality lighting is critical for maintainers when repairing an aircraft on the flightline.The U.S. Air Force has an inventory of approximately 5,500 four-wheel diesel light carts that provide flightline and perimeter illumination. This lighting is a
Sept. 3, 2020
AFLCMC seeks program managers at Hanscom

Human resource officials with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center are hosting a digital hiring event Sept. 16 and 17 to fill critical positions with Hanscom-based acquisition directorates. Resumes must be submitted by Sept. 9 at 11:59 p.m. EST at https://afciviliancareers.com/aflcmc/.
Sept. 3, 2020
Unique training opportunity for MX officers

The Air Force Test Center’s 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron services aircraft from almost every Model Design Series in the Air Force’s aircraft inventory. This MDS diversity provides new maintenance officers the unique opportunity to experience working with multiple airframes in just one
Sept. 3, 2020
McMurry retires after ‘nearly perfect’ career

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – Lt. Gen. Robert D. McMurry, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander, retired Sept. 2 after more than 35 years of service in the Air Force. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander, officiated the ceremony in Kenney Hall. Covering
Sept. 3, 2020
Department of the Air Force to survey members on interpersonal violence

The Department of the Air Force will soon survey total force Airmen and Space Professionals about their experiences surrounding interpersonal violence.
Sept. 3, 2020
Summit charts future of installation, mission support innovation

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center delivered an in-depth look into the Air Force innovation ecosystem during its inaugural Worldwide Innovation Summit Sept. 1-2.
Sept. 3, 2020
Air Force seeks dress and appearance ideas through new crowdsourcing campaign

Airmen and civilians are invited to submit ideas beginning Sept. 3.

AFMC Command News